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July 2012 Birmingham Water Brigade - Ghana



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Hi, Im Vicki Gee and studying Geography at the University of Birmingham. I am running the Leeds Half Marathon on May 13th both as a challenge to myself and trying to raise money for global water brigades. We are travelling as a group from Birmingham to Ghana in the Summer to help out in a community and give them a cleaner and better water supply. It would mean a lot to me if you could donate just a small amount to help this great cause and help me get through the pain of the running!
Thanks :) xx

Volunteer Activity Description

Water Brigades volunteers assist in designing and implementing water systems to prevent water-related illnesses in communities with limited access to clean water. With a sufficient quantity of properly treated water community members can cut off the connection between water and illness and ultimately live healthier more productive lives. Our in-country team members work with water experts and community leaders to design rainwater harvesting systems to serve schools and communities. Once the water system is blueprinted, volunteers work side-by-side with community members to build the project, implement water filtration solutions, teach about water collection and filtration methods and organize community water counsels and school water clubs to maintain the project. Between brigades our in-country team follows up in the community to ensure long-term sustainability and continued functionality of the project. Additionally Water Brigades and its volunteers provide education and training so that the community can properly administer, operate, and maintain their water system. In collaboration with Medical Brigades and Microfinance Brigades, Water is working to identify communities with the most need. With a holistic approach to development we plan to continue working with communities to improve their health and standard of living through the most fundamental resource on the planet, water.

A 10 day Water Brigade provides volunteers with the opportunity to make a tangible impact to improve water access and quality in under-resourced communities while getting hands-on experience in the field of engineering, global health and sustainable development.

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